35F here. Boyfriend has finally popped the question after 5 years of asking him where the relationship is going. Recently came to know that he has a huge financial debt and will require another loan to have the wedding. In addition to that I would need to sponsor him to come to Canada. I'm now in a dilemma to go ahead with the wedding or not.

Side note: we've had numerous conflicts over the years that had me questioning my choice at certain times. But with my increasing age, I'm now conflicted

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Money is the #1 reason for divorce (atleast in the US). Him keeping his finances is sooooo sketchy and I think that should’ve been a conversation to have for a values check before “where are we going.” Sponsoring him isn’t the worst thing when you’re married but including your side note and the money thing, I wouldn’t go through with it myself. Don’t feel pressured into this because of your age.

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Soooo many red flags in these two paragraphs. 35 isn’t that old in today’s modern world. Don’t saddle yourself to someone who is in financial distress AND who you had to basically beg to move things forward.

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80-90% survive the thawing process. If you have 30, this is 24-27. I would say that a higher amount survive the thawing process rather than not. If you don’t believe me, look up the numbers:

https://extendfertility.com/egg-freezing-success-rates/

Your understanding is clearly wrong. And many many people have kids over 35. Men are def not obsessed with age - esp when they are 40+. They’ll basically take whatever they can get, especially if they’re bald.

It’s presumptuous for you to think that women are sleeping with men who won’t commit. Believe it or not, not all women sleep around. Some of us don’t hook up without a commitment. 🙄 just because you’re a trash guy doesn’t mean all men are

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It’s the taking five entire years to make a decision about marrying the person you love, the financial secrecy, and the needing you for a Canadian green card for me.

I’m saying this with as much empathy as possible: considering the fact that you spent five years in a LDR with this dude, it sounds like you developed some sort of a mental block where you needed him to propose to you before you could face the facts lurking behind the curtain of your so-called romantic relationship, and move on with your life.

Thirty-five is absolutely not too old to meet someone who will value your time and moral values and respect you as a person; it sounds like you possibly got in your head over choosing to waste years with a guy who you, for whatever reason(s), couldn’t accept wasn’t cutting it as a partner. It also is giving that he only wants to propose now because he feels like HE is getting too old and has run out of options to escape his crippling financial situation, and wants to see if you would lend him some sugar.

Long-distance proposals (and marriage proposals in general) like this are always a super duper bright red flag to me because it clearly shows where the relationship is headed fast if you say yes. In the small chance that you need to hear this one more time: RUN AND RUN FAST!

I couldn't have said it better myself. After this, it's like my mind is suddenly clear and I can now see what it was. I'm quite upset I wasted 5 years. But at the same time, I'm trying to be positive that I saved myself.. Thank you!

Definitely don’t bring him here if he’s in debt. There’s lots of 🇨🇦 boys out there.

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